Vania Fong - Asia Blooming

December 23, 2023

Docu-Series ‘BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star’ Recounts the Band’s Daunting Road to Global Stardom

The eight-episode docu-series BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star traces the seven-member band's journey from their doe-eyed debut days to international stardom.

by Vania Fong

November 18, 2023

JUNNY, Ethan Low, and Koven Wei to Perform at Mini Festival ‘Matches’ in Los Angeles

Canadian singer-songwriters JUNNY, Ethan Low, and Koven Wei are slated to perform on December 1 at Matches, a 1-day mini festival at Catch One in LA.

by Vania Fong

November 18, 2023

Onlookers: A Contemplative Meditation on Tourism, Seeing, and Belonging

The meditative pace of 'Onlookers' models a way of seeing and observing that allows for more thoughtful engagement between place and people. And that's a philosophy worth taking to heart, both abroad

by Vania Fong

November 5, 2023

The Last Rockstars Announce Fall Tour

The self-proclaimed "Avengers of Japanese rock" are back on the road for a 2023 fall tour in Tokyo and Los Angeles.

by Vania Fong

November 5, 2023

Mongolian Meets Metal in The Hu’s ‘Warrior Souls’ Tour

The Hu's Santa Ana show was of grounded virility, cultural pride, and hypnotic head-banging, one that leaves you feeling like a warrior in your soul.

by Vania Fong

November 5, 2023

LACO Presents Dai Wei’s Intercultural Adventure, ‘Invisible Portals’

On the opening weekend of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) 2023-2024 season, the ensemble featured a West coast premiere, 'Invisible Portals' by Dai Wei.

by Vania Fong

October 31, 2023

HER Concert: A Multigenerational Night of Cantopop Nostalgia

The solid turnout for the show featuring Cantopop singers Priscilla Chan, Vincy Chan, and Angela Hui was a reminder of the genre's enduring legacy and timeless tunes.

by Vania Fong

October 28, 2023

International Pipa Virtuoso Wu Man Melds the Traditional and Modern in a Riveting Recital

The evening was an educationally and musically delightful journey through cultures, styles, and history with Wu Man as an engaging guide. It offered the audience an expanded conception of what was possible

Vania Fong

Mai Nguyen

October 22, 2023

Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to The Landlord’s Cat’s SF Show on ‘World Youth’ Tour

To celebrate The Landlord’s Cats World Youth tour, Asia Blooming is hosting a giveaway on Twitter and Instagram for one lucky winner to receive one (1) pair of General Admission tickets to

by Vania Fong

October 22, 2023

TEKE::TEKE Brings Spirits and Surf Rock to the Spooky Season

If you’ve ever wanted to convene with spirits while also rocking out to innovative, heart-pounding psych-surf rock, TEKE::TEKE is a must-see.

by Vania Fong

October 14, 2023

No-No Boy Marries Music and Asian American History in Hometown Show

While the No-No Boy project innovates in the folk genre by blending Americana, traditional ethnic instruments, and field samples, it's apparent that Saporiti's music is not just about good tunes and sonic

by Vania Fong

October 11, 2023

The City of Roses Welcomed The Rose on ‘DAWN TO DUSK’ Tour

On October 6th, Korean indie rock/alt-pop band The Rose performed in Portland, Oregon for the second night of their DAWN TO DUSK North American tour. What more fitting place for the band